Key Facts

In January 2026, Cook Islands saw 13,681 total arrivals, with 11,717 visitors and 1,964 returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders. Visitor arrivals decreased by 23.7 percent compared to December 2025. Peak months are typically May to October, which aligns with Southern Hemisphere winter and potential holiday travel.

The majority of visitor arrivals came from New Zealand with 58.5 percent, followed by Australia with 24.1 percent, Europe 7.0 percent, and USA 5.9 percent.

The total Resident departures for January 2026 was (1,425), with a slight increase of 3.3 percent when compared to December 2025 (1,380).